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Hold Back the Tide: Readable

I have mixed feelings about this book. **Spoiler warning** I'm giving it a solid 3 out of 5 stars. Some of the fault might be mine for speeding through the book too quickly. Also, reading it on the heels of The Secret History felt worlds different. I wouldn't say Hold Back the Tide was a… Continue reading Hold Back the Tide: Readable

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Understanding Princess Mononoke

Two years ago, I got obsessed with Princess Mononoke. I can’t remember how; maybe I saw some stills from the film on Pinterest or Instagram. The moment I laid eyes on Ashitaka and San, I was hooked. I needed to see the movie.  In February 2019, I watched the movie (English dub) with my best… Continue reading Understanding Princess Mononoke

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YALLWEST Writer’s Conference: Review

As some of you know, YALLWEST transferred its writer conference to online, meaning that I got to participate on several talks on some interesting topics. For anyone who didn't attend, or wants to review, read these summaries!  Meeting #1. Modern Magic Worldbuilding  This was the first meeting I attended. My favorite part of it was… Continue reading YALLWEST Writer’s Conference: Review